Head of Venezuela's Secret Police Has Defected To The Opposition

(El Siglo)

FOX News: Head of Venezuela's secret police breaks with Maduro

The head of Venezuela's feared secret police has turned his back on disputed President Nicolas Maduro in an open letter made public Tuesday night.

Meanwhile, Maduro took to Venezuela's airwaves to proclaim that the uprising sparked by opposition leader Juan Guaidó had been defeated. In a rambling address, Maduro said his regime had responded to the rebellion with "nerves of steel, maximum serenity and effective action" and claimed that the leaders of the uprising were under arrest and being questioned.

"This cannot go unpunished," said Maduro, who added that "all of those involved must surrender."

Manuel Ricardo Cristopher Figuera, the head of the Bolivarian Intelligence Service (SEBIN), is the highest-ranking member of the country's security forces to break with Maduro since Guaidó called for a military uprising Tuesday morning.

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WNU Editor: This is a huge defection. And even though he was replaced immediately, I am sure there will be more defections in the future. Here is a good article on why the SEBIN plays a critical in preserving the Maduro regime .... Venezuelan Secret Police: The key to Maduro’s oppressive hold on power (Today Venezuela).